Bioethics
“This bioethics will not begin with a consideration of sickness and death in order to reach an understanding of the meaning of life and the worth of the individual – Pope Francis said. Rather, it will begin with a profound belief in the irrevocable dignity of the human person, as loved by God – the dignity of each person, in every phase and condition of existence – as it seeks out those forms of love and care that are concerned for the vulnerability and frailty of each individual”.
FAFCE 2019 Manifesto for the elections of the European Parliament
FAFCE Manifesto Vote For Family 2019
Newsletter | Happy Easter from FAFCE
Brussels, 20th April 2019 Dear friends, With this message I would like to send you the best wishes for the Easter, from the entire Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE). The events
Challenges of pregnancy and motherhood in the workplace
On Tuesday 19th February, Femina Europa organized a conference on “Challenges of pregnancy and motherhood in the workplace” hosted by MEP Anna Zaborska (EPP, Slovakia) at the European Parliament. Marine de Poncins (Founder
Press Release | European Elections: FAFCE launches its Manifesto for a European Natality Pact
Brussels, 25 February 2019 Today FAFCE, the European Federation of Catholic Family Associations, and its Members launch its EU wide campaign ahead of the European Elections (23-26 May 2019). The campaign Vote for Family
Work-free Sunday in Europe: Which way forward?
Yesterday in Brussels FAFCE took part in the European Sunday Alliance’s 2019 networking event entitled ‘Work-free Sunday and decent working hours in Europe: Which way forward?’. The event was specifically tailored towards the
Press Release | Romania: Marriage Referendum. Say yes to the future!
Brussels, 1st October 2018 On 6 and 7 October, the people of Romania will be invited to vote in the referendum on marriage. If this referendum passes by reaching the minimum threshold of
Promoting the Gospel of the family: the role of family associations today
Intervention of FAFCE President, Antoine Renard, at the pastoral Congress of the World Meeting of Families, Dublin, 22-26 August 2018
Let’s pray for the treasure of Families!
Let's join Pope Francis in his universal prayer intention for the month of August Brussels, the 1st of August 2018 Dear Friend, With this message we would like to invite you to
New EU Regulation on Data Protection
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a protection of all european citizens’ personal data. Facing the massive development of data - big data -, the European Union decided to specify the modalities of
The European Parliament recognises the complementary role of parents in the education of children
9 December 2021, On November 11th, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on “The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach”, providing several guidelines to tackle the educational challenges in Europe since the start of the pandemic. FAFCE welcomes
Official Launch of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform: a journey towards a true ecology of the family
7 December 2021, On November 14th, on the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis officially launched the Laudato Si Action Platform. The Laudato Sì Action Platform (LSAP) is an online hub that collects, directs, and coordinates global and
European Day to End Child Sex abuse : FAFCE stresses the urgent need of a safer environment for children
18 November 2021 On the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, the Council of Europe reminded the European countries of their international commitment when it comes to the fight abuse against children,
WEBINAR INVITATION | Family and Synodality: a call for participation (9 December 2021, 20.00-21.00 CEST / 19.00 – 20.00 GMT)
The synodality is a call for mutual listening between all the members of the Church, and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Encouraged by the opening of the Synod, family associations wish to become protagonists of the synodal movement
What to expect in 2022 at the EU level: key highlights of the European Commission 2022 work programme
What to expect in 2022 at the EU level Key highlights of the European Commission 2022 work programme 5 November 2021 The European Commission adopted on the 19th of October 2021 its work programme for 2022.
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Autumn Board Meeting: “Families for a Sustainable and Integral Development”
Brussels, 28 October 2021 From the 25th to the 27th of October 2021, FAFCE Members from all over Europe gathered in Strasbourg, France, for 3 days of conference, exchanges and high-level meetings. Vincenzo Bassi, FAFCE's President, stated: "There can
